Jump on public transport to see Lions roar

Getting to the Gabba to see the Lions take on the Hawks tomorrow night is as easy as jumping on to public transport.

Minister for Transport John Mickel said extra services would be provided to ensure footy fans made it to and from the game.

“Public transport is the best way to get to the Gabba to see the Lions take on Hawthorn,’’ Mr Mickel said.

“People who grab a bus or a train to the game will get free travel on the night too – all they need to do is show their game ticket.’’

TransLink will provide shuttle services to cater for the increased commuter demand.

Mr Mickel said TransLink had successfully taken on major public transport challenges in past weeks.

“Three weeks ago more than 113,000 passengers were moved to and from games at the Gabba and Suncorp Stadium when matches were scheduled to be played on the same evening.

“This was achieved with a minimum of fuss despite the added challenge of the usual Friday night peak hour rush,’’ he said.

Mr Mickel said TransLink services catered for the huge demand, clearing crowds at both grounds within an hour.

"It just goes to show public transport really is the best way to get to the football."

Getting to the game

Bus shuttles

Bus shuttles depart from the following locations:

• City (Roma Street and Adelaide Street) – every 10 minutes from 5.10pm to 7pm
• Carindale Bus Interchange – every 15 minutes from 5.10pm to 6.50pm
• Eight Mile Plains Busway Station – every 15 minutes from 5.10pm to 6.50pm
• Chermside Bus Interchange – every 15 minutes from 5.10pm to 6.50pm

Train services

Train services depart from the following stations:

• Robina Station (Gold Coast Line) – 4:53pm & 5:23pm (express from Beenleigh to South Bank stopping only at Loganlea and Coopers Plains)
• Rosewood Station (Ipswich Line) – 4:42pm (all stations)
• Beenleigh Station – 5:29pm & 5:59pm (all stations)
• Caboolture Station – 5:32pm (all stations)
• Shorncliffe Station – 5:43pm (all stations)
• Cleveland Station – 5:51pm (all stations)
• Ferny Grove Station – 5:58pm (all stations)

Getting home from the game

Bus shuttles

Shuttle buses will operate for one hour from the conclusion of the game:

• Roma Street station shuttles depart from Stanley Street, corner Logan Road
• Carindale shuttles depart from Woolloongabba busway station (platform 2)
• Eight Mile Plains shuttles depart from Woolloongabba busway station (platform 1)
• Chermside shuttles depart from stop 9, Main Street, corner Vulture Street.

Train services

Train services depart from South Bank for the following stations:

• Robina Station (Gold Coast Line) – 10:08pm (express to Beenleigh stopping only at Yeerongpilly and Loganlea)
• Ferny Grove Station – 10:11pm (all stations)
• Beenleigh Station – 10:22pm, 10:48pm & 11:15pm (all stations)
• Cleveland Station – 10:30pm (all stations)
• Nambour Station (Sunshine Coast Line) – 10:54pm (all stations)

Passengers for the Ipswich and Caboolture Lines are advised to board the free shuttle to Roma Street Station to connect with services on these lines.

For more information about public transport and services to major events go to www.translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30.

Ministerial contacts: Shannon Mackay 3237 1125